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In American history, the struggle for equality has been a constant narrative for women. The early 20th century witnessed this firsthand, Activism was shown in the women’s suffrage movement, where women across the United States of all races and nationalities eagerly fought for their right to vote. The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, is a testament to the struggle faced by these suffragists who challenged the status quo. One of the most important events in the suffrage was the 1913 Suffrage Parade in Washington, D.C., which captured a moment of solidarity and demand for attention, making known the enthusiasm that these suffragists possessed. Additionally, a crucial moment in this movement was the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, where women …show more content…

The movement lasted almost a century, from 1840 to 1920, women's voices were raised in an attempt to be heard by the government and by the millions of Americans who thought women's votes were not needed. The movement officially launched on a national level with the Seneca Falls Convention in July 1849, led by Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth C. Stanton. Moreover, the Seneca Falls impacted the women’s suffrage movement in depth. The convention sparked the initiation of a decades-long fight for the right to vote for women in the United States. It was the first major gathering for women’s suffrage, and it raised awareness of the movement. Later on, other activists like Susan B. Anthony attended this convention that was held in New York. This brought more attention to the public and slowly after a long battle, the government passed the 19th Amendment. Several conventions were held after the movement sparked attention, several attempts to pass this amendment were made after the Civil War, and the Territory of Wyoming gave women the right to vote, but later on, the decision that an amendment to the constitution was a better …show more content…

Additionally, War I brought women to 28 additional countries to achieve voting equality, and in World War II, when most countries gained independence, more countries were added to the list, and women were finally guaranteed equal voting in their constitutions. To conclude, the women’s suffrage movement stands as an example of the strength and courage of women of all races and nationalities across the United States. The culmination of this movement does not mean the struggle ended years ago, but rather as a giant step toward total equality that to this day women struggle to obtain in this country. From the first march to the ratification of the nineteenth amendment, which lasted almost a century of constant struggle, this movement demonstrated the sacrifices of multiple generations of women who refused to be silenced. The impact these suffragists endured for a lifetime on American history and the history of other countries that these American women aided in achieving voting equality. America honors the legacy of these suffragists and what they have achieved for other women across the world, and will forever be a reminder of the ongoing fight for equality and the importance of using our voices to bring

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